Liverpool news as Jamie Carragher gives Arne Slot update and icon backed for job

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Liverpool's dramatic Merseyside derby win boosts Arne Slot's Champions League qualification hopes, with Jamie Carragher backing the manager's Anfield future

Jamie Carragher has revealed what he's heard about Arne Slot's future at Liverpool(Image: Sky Sports )

Liverpool's triumph over Everton appears to have put the Reds in pole position for Champions League qualification, while easing the pressure on Arne Slot.

The dramatic late victory against the Toffees, sealed by a 100th-minute Virgil van Dijk header, has provided Liverpool with some breathing space over its rivals. The 2-1 result has transformed the mood around the club as Slot's players prepare to continue their promising run against Crystal Palace at Anfield on Saturday.

But following such a disappointing campaign, despite substantial expenditure on multiple new signings last summer, questions persist about the Liverpool manager. The latest developments see club legend Jamie Carragher disclose what he's heard about Slot's situation. Meanwhile, another Liverpool icon has been suggested as a potential future successor at the club.

Carragher on Slot's future

Former Reds defender Carragher reckons that Slot will stay in the dugout at Anfield this summer, assuming Liverpool clinches Champions League qualification for next season.

The Reds currently occupy fifth place, the final berth for next season's competition, with Chelsea breathing down their necks.

Securing a top-five finish could protect Slot's position beyond this summer despite a dismal Premier League title defense. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said: "Arne Slot's job has been spoken about all season. We've spoken about it a lot on Monday Night Football.

Slot has found himself under some pressure at Liverpool this season(Image: Getty Images)

"There's probably a split in the Liverpool supporters over whether he should stay or go. But the noises I am hearing is Slot will be the Liverpool manager next season if they can secure Champions League qualification, which they look like doing right now."

Torres tipped for job

Fernando Torres has been surprisingly touted for a potential return to Anfield in a managerial capacity.

The 42-year-old enjoyed a legendary spell at the club, netting 81 goals in 142 appearances before his transfer to Chelsea in 2011.

The former Spanish international has begun his coaching career, overseeing both Atletico Madrid's U19 and B teams since retiring from playing in 2019.

Ex-Tottenham forward Fernando Llorente has backed the notion of Torres eventually taking the reins at Anfield.

Speaking to Hajper, he said: "Fernando Torres as Liverpool manager one day? Definitely.

"He's taken a different path to Cesc Fabregas [at Serie A side Como] he has been patient and has preferred to start little by little with the youth team, gaining experience.

"I think Fernando will become a great coach because he had an incredible career, knows a lot about football and has surely been preparing for the right moment to make the jump."